In a recent post, this blog discussed that a recent study determined that medical malpractice was the third leading cause of death in this country. This means that here in Houston and all around the state of Texas and the rest of the nation, there are people who are...
Month: February 2015
Wrong site surgery: A medical error that can happen to anyone
Many Houston residents will need to undergo surgery in their lifetime. Surgery is a critical component of healthcare that saves thousands of lives each year. Unfortunately surgical errors may occur, including wrong-site surgery. So what is wrong-site surgery and how...
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
Houston residents may be surprised to learn that after heart disease and cancer, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in our country. These preventable mistakes made by medical providers, medical facilities, and others cause thousands of deaths and...
Can admitting a mistake lead to less doctor errors?
Houston residents who have been the victim of a doctor error know how traumatic the experience can be. Errors come in many forms, including birth injuries, surgical errors and the failure to diagnose a serious condition like cancer. Medical professionals who have made...
